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Culturette safety sleeve

US5425915A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Filing dateJun 23, 1993
Grant dateJun 20, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/81
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention includes a sleeve for use with a device for collecting and transporting biological specimens. The sleeve comprises a tubular member for containing the bottom portion of the collection device and a lever so as to exert pressure to the collection device so as to break the ampoule, The sleeve provides an environment to maintain the substantial viability of a specimen during transport in a collection device.

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